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An FYI for those that don't think a vest will keep a dog warm: during bitter-cold weather I will keep my hands warm by placing them inside my dog's vest. A well-fitted neoprene vest will keep a dog warmer than most other practicable alternatives.

An FYI for those that don't think a vest will keep a dog warm: during bitter-cold weather I will keep my hands warm by placing them inside my dog's vest. A well-fitted neoprene vest will keep a dog warmer than most other practicable alternatives.

So why not 'Leg warmers'?...I would have thought there was less body fat on the legs to keep the dog warm?

So why not 'Leg warmers'?...I would have thought there was less body fat on the legs to keep the dog warm?

It all has to do with core temperature. When the body core is warm there is ample circulation to the extremities. Warm blood is delivered to keep legs warm. Shivering comes when the body is trying to create warmth in the core. That's when less warm blood is delivered to the legs and leg warmers wouldn't be of much help.

It all has to do with core temperature. When the body core is warm there is ample circulation to the extremities. Warm blood is delivered to keep legs warm. Shivering comes when the body is trying to create warmth in the core. That's when less warm blood is delivered to the legs and leg warmers wouldn't be of much help.

So why did all them dancers wear them fluffy things on their ankles?.....Was it just a fashion thing?

So why not 'Leg warmers'?...I would have thought there was less body fat on the legs to keep the dog warm?

Originally Posted by polmaise

It's just a thought?....But if vests are used for protection against underwater hazards?.....Why do they not come with protection for the 'LEGS'? and 'FEET'?
They would surely come in contact with anything underwater 'First'? .....And, if standing on the frozen tundra just waiting, Surely the they are in contact with it from the ground up?

There are booties for pointers to protect their pads and a bright orange vest for safety reasons.
As to dancers:I’m thinking the legging for dancers is to keep their legs warm so that they don’t cramp up and/or keep limber to prevent injury.

So why not 'Leg warmers'?...I would have thought there was less body fat on the legs to keep the dog warm?

The twenty minute workout from the early 80's has lots of youtubes, and a semi cult following. They always wore legwarmers. Why do you think? Maybe a hardcore hunter thing.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnM-H7QmWGo

JD

Last edited by JDogger; 10-19-2013 at 09:51 PM.

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